Monday, November 25, 2013

10 Great Gift Ideas for Christmas

We've made Christmas easy for you. Just share this list of 10 Great Gift Ideas from Anstead's and get what you really want under the tree this year.


1. Cohiba Edicion Diamante - This limited edition Cohiba features a wrapper cropped in 1980 and aged for 30 years. Exceptional Flavor. $30

2. My Father Cigars Flor de las Antilles Toro - The reigning #1 Cigar in the World. Sungrown & Spicy. Well balanced. $8

3. Xikar 15ct. Travel Humidor - The easiest way to keep cigars fresh. Also crushproof, watertight, lifetime guaranteed. $32

4. AVO TAA Limited Edition - This is the first box-press cigar by AVO ever produced. It also happens to be made exclusively for Anstead’s. $12

5. XIKAR Xi1 Cutter - This is the cutter we use at the shop. Don’t lose it and it will be the last cutter you ever buy. $62
6. Kristoff Cigars 685 Woodlawn - The first ever limited edition cigar by Kristoff. Carefully selected tobaccos from the Dominican Republic make this cigar bold and pleasurable. $15

7. Leather Pipe Pouch - There isn’t a more fundamental pipe accessory than the pipe pouch. Made of Genuine Leather. $19.95-$37.50

8. The Art of Shaving Starter Kit - If you’re going to shave every day why not enjoy it? $60 - $115

9. ACID Kuba Grande - NEW. The most popular ACID now in the most popular size, 6x60. $12

10. Maker’s Mark Cigar - Seasoned with the old Kentucky Favorite. Lightly sweet and aromatic but still made for the aficionado. $13






Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Back-2-Back Events Next Week: Wine Tasting & Room 101

ROOM 101 PRE-EVENT
WINE TASTING

Wednesday - November 20th 6-8PM


     Anstead's Cigar Lounge is hosting our first wine tasting next Wednesday - November 20th.  From 6-8PM we'll be offering tasting glasses of three popular reds and a favored white paired specifically with a ROOM 101 Cigar being featured at the next day's MAIN EVENT.


CHATEAU L'OMBRIERE Bordeaux Superieur

Blend 40% Merlot 60% Cabernet Sauvignon

"Deep intense color.  Ripe black fruit aromas and black cherry.  Soft tanins and long finish.  Accompany with your favorite juicy burger or BBQ with good friends...invite me if you can...TM"

SEAN MINOR Four Bears
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon - Paso Robles

"Named after our four children, Four Bears was founded to celebrate the things we prie most; delicious approachable wines, expressive terroir-driven flavors and family!"

JOSH CELLARS "Josh"
Merlot

"Growers, that I call friends, all lend a hand in this, "winemakers wine", what we jokingly refer to as a "vin de garage"; a handcrafted win we made just for oursleves.  This Merlot, created in a Bordeaux style blend, offers rich plum and black cherry flavors, accented by savory spices and toasted oak.  with a soft, supple texture and lingering finish.  A wine that is bold and expressive but unassuming, and approachable."

CAMBRIA ESTATE WINERY
2012 Chardonnay

"Don't let this Chardonnay fool you.  It's delicate, enticing aroma of citrus blossom and subtle vanilla may seem shy at first, but once you take your first sip, the vibrancy of its mutli0faceted personality shines through as zesty citrus, luscious white peach, and juicy pineapple that fill your palate with mouth-watering layers of fruit."

AND YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS...
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21st 5-10PM

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

2013/2014 Holiday Hours

HOLIDAY HOURS

THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Day: Closed
Black Friday: Open at 9AM

CHRISTMAS
December 16th -23rd: Open at 9AM
Sunday Dec. 22nd: 9AM-9PM
Christmas Eve: 9AM-4PM
Christmas Day: Closed

NEW YEARS
New Years Eve/Day: 10AM-6PM
 
 
ALSO POSTED AT WWW.ANSTEADS.COM
 

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Classic Car Show & La Sirena Cigars with Arielle

La Sirena Cigars with Arielle
by Miami Cigar & Co.

Thursday, October 17th 6-9PM

     La Sirena is the lastest release from Miami Cigar & Company, the folks behind standout brands like Nestor Miranda, La Aurora, and more. Handcrafted in Nicaragua by Pepin Garcia, La Sirena features a dark, toothy Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, two Cuban-seed Nicaraguan binders, and Nicaraguan Criollo '98 and Corojo '96 long-fillers. The result is a rich, full-bodied smoke that's layered with complexity. Notes of coffee, oak, pepper, and cocoa coat the palate before a slightly sweet finish. A full-flavored, top-shelf handmade that's extremely well put together.

Meet La Sirena Founder and Brand Manager Arielle Ditkowich
Classic Car Show
 
This Sunday, October 13th 11-3PM

Come out and enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon this Sunday, October 13th 11-3PM for the inagural Anstead's Classic Car Show.  If you've got a pre-1980 classic to show off stop by the store from 11-3PM for an informal car show complete with prizes for best in show categories.  Hot dogs, snacks, and refreshments will be provided.

Saturday, October 5, 2013

SHOCKTOBER

Montecristo & Romeo y Julieta

Present

"SHOCKTOBER"


$1.50 OFF Montecristo Classic & White
AND
$1.00 OFF Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real & 1875

ALL MONTH LONG


Wednesday, October 2, 2013

The Cigar Bar is Open!


The Cigar Bar is Open!

Ladies and Gentlemen, after wrangling with every possible goverment agency imaginable all hurdles are clear and the Anstead's Tobacco Company Cigar Lounge is open for business.

Featuring a variety of Scotchs, Whiskeys, Wines, Craft Beer and other spirits the Anstead's Cigar Lounge has a pairing option to suit anyone.

Stop by to see what everyone is talking about and experience what a true cigar lounge is supposed to be. 

What are Serving Hours?

Monday - Thursday: 4-9PM
Friday and Saturday: Open until 11PM
Sunday: 12-6PM

Is the Lounge Members Only?

Yes, because we sell alcohol and no food we're required by the State of North Carolina to be a private club.  However,  applying for membership to the Anstead's Tobacco Co. Cigar Lounge is simple and easy.  Stop by the retail counter on your way in and fill out a brief membership application.  There is also a $1 annual fee.

What are the Lounge Rules?

- The Anstead's Cigar Lounge is a private club and therefore for the enjoyment of products purchased at Anstead's. 
- No Outside Cigars & No Cigarettes
- Please do not bring food into the Lounge
- Please do not bring Alcohol into the Lounge.  No brown-bagging permitted.
- Proper Attire is requested: Business Casual or Golf Course Attire


Visit our Lounge Page for more info.  Ansteads.com/Lounge

Monday, September 30, 2013

SERIE R Esteli Event this Thursday, Oct. 3rd

SERIE R Esteli
by La Gloria Cubana

This Week...
Thursday, October 3rd 5-9PM

     La Gloria Cubana Serie R started the large ring, full flavor craze back in 1999.  The trend-setting brand is charting a new course with the release of SERIE R Esteli, named for its Nicaraguan roots. 

A brick and mortar exclusive, Serie R Esteli is a collection of large ring, full-flavored Nicaraguan puros, made from tobacco sourced from a string of unconnected, independent farms on the Jalapa mountainside.  In a departure from its Dominican roots, Serie R Esteli is handcrafted in Nicaragua and showcases Nicaraguan tobacco in an optimally aged, palate-pleasing splendor. 

However, probably the most exciting differences of the Serie R Esteli from its Dominican counterpart are the price-points.  Suggested Retail per stick is $7.50-$8.50, almost 30% lower than the original Serie R. 

There Will be Deals and Prizes.
- BUY 3 GET 1
- BUY a BOX (18ct) and Recieve a Free Leather Travel Humidor.

FAQ - YES!  The Bar will be Open

More Events a Little Further Out...

- Classic Car Show
     - Sunday, October 13th 11-3PM

- La Sirena Cigars with Arielle
     - Thursday, October 17th 6-9PM

- Oktoberfest by Quesada Cigars
     - Wednesday, October 23rd 5-9PM

SERIE R Esteli Event this Thursday, Oct. 3rd

SERIE R Esteli
by La Gloria Cubana

This Week...
Thursday, October 3rd 5-9PM

     La Gloria Cubana Serie R started the large ring, full flavor craze back in 1999.  The trend-setting brand is charting a new course with the release of SERIE R Esteli, named for its Nicaraguan roots. 

A brick and mortar exclusive, Serie R Esteli is a collection of large ring, full-flavored Nicaraguan puros, made from tobacco sourced from a string of unconnected, independent farms on the Jalapa mountainside.  In a departure from its Dominican roots, Serie R Esteli is handcrafted in Nicaragua and showcases Nicaraguan tobacco in an optimally aged, palate-pleasing splendor. 

However, probably the most exciting differences of the Serie R Esteli from its Dominican counterpart are the price-points.  Suggested Retail per stick is $7.50-$8.50, almost 30% lower than the original Serie R. 

There Will be Deals and Prizes.
- BUY 3 GET 1
- BUY a BOX (18ct) and Recieve a Free Leather Travel Humidor.

FAQ - YES!  The Bar will be Open

More Events a Little Further Out...

- Classic Car Show
     - Sunday, October 12th 11-3PM

- La Sirena Cigars with Arielle
     - Thursday, October 17th 6-9PM

- Oktoberfest by Quesada Cigars
     - Wednesday, October 23rd 5-9PM

Thursday, September 26, 2013

SERIE R Esteli Event Thursday, October 3rd

SERIE R Esteli
by La Gloria Cubana

Thursday, October 3rd 5-9PM

     La Gloria Cubana Serie R started the large ring, full flavor craze back in 1999.  The trend-setting brand is charting a new course with the release of SERIE R Esteli, named for its Nicaraguan roots. 

A brick and mortar exclusive, Serie R Esteli is a collection of large ring, full-flavored Nicaraguan puros, made from tobacco sourced from a string of unconnected, independent farms on the Jalapa mountainside.  In a departure from its Dominican roots, Serie R Esteli is handcrafted in Nicaragua and showcases Nicaraguan tobacco in an optimally aged, palate-pleasing splendor. 

However, probably the most exciting differences of the Serie R Esteli from its Dominican counterpart are the price-points.  Suggested Retail per stick is $7.50-$8.50, almost 30% lower than the original Serie R. 

There Will be Deals and Prizes.
- BUY 3 GET 1
- BUY a BOX (18ct) and Recieve a Free Leather Travel Humido

Monday, September 16, 2013

A Review of Perla del Mar



The Coolest Smoke on the Block
Perla G  (6 ¼ x 52) Cigar


Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Leaf
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan

Not even kidding people! This stick burns cool all the way through. I smoked it down to the nub and found this Nicaraguan box pressed cigar to be quite impressive.

At first sight you notice the texture of the wrapper and waves in the seam. The body has a slightly spongy feel which hints at an easy draw.  The pre-light aroma at the foot is very nice. It is a well-aged tobacco scent that is very inviting.

Once lit the cigar produces a hefty smoke, and although the cigar has an easy draw the Perla G burns surprisingly slow, it even corrected itself after becoming slightly uneven.  But the point that cannot be emphasized enough is the coolness of the burn, most unexpected on such a loosely constructed cigar.

The flavor profile is quite refreshing to the palate. With a smooth, light texture; this stick makes for a mild and creamy cigar experience. It has little to no spice, perhaps some in the cheeks if any.  The smoke gives off a slight wood flavor, with sweet notes throughout the cigar.

All in all, The Perla G makes for a sophisticated, confident smoke; and it is certainly a pleasure to do so.

Recommended Setting: With Coffee, Mornings, and/or 1st Cigar of the Day.

Other Notes: Value Priced! $5.25 - $6.75 per cigar.

Summary by Tim Davis

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

"Taste of Nicaragua" Event by JC Newman Cigar Co. Up Next.

"Taste of Nicaragua"
Thursday, September 19th 5-9PM

Our next event at Anstead's Tobacco Company features two of the most popular value brands in the humidor today.  BrickHouse and Perla del Mar are both Nicaraguan puros made by the JC Newman Cigar Co.  These two cigars offer flavor profiles with broad appeal and price points to match.  There will be Deals, Raffles & Prizes.

BRICKHOUSE

You know them well.  The "2010 Cigar Bargain of the Year" has never lost it's luster in our humidor and these medium-bodied cigars are the perfect backyard BBQ, Football Tailgate, or everyday smoke.

A new additon to the BrickHouse lineup this year is the Robusto Maduro.  JC Newman took the wrapper from its immensly popular 6x60 Mighty Mighty Maduro and applied it to their top rated Robusto size.  The smooth sweet taste of the Maduro wrapper now excels on a more traditional cigar size.  If you like smooth Maduro cigars without the time commitment of a Mighty Mighty then the new Robusto Maduro is for you. 

Price Range $5.60-$6.95

PERLA DEL MAR

First announced in August 2012, JC Newman's "Perla del Mar" is a Nicaraguan box-pressed smoke made in the same factory that rolls their well-known Brickhouse cigar. Comprised of an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and Nicaraguan fillers from four different regions of the country, the Perla del Mar is all about flavor & solid construction.  This blend is a hit because of the combination of exceptional flavor and price point not commonly found in a mild cigar.

Price Range $5.25-$6.95


MORE EVENTS
A LITTLE FARTHER OUT...

- La Gloria Cubana "Serie R Esteli"
     - Thursday, October 3rd

- Oktoberfest by Manuel Quesada Pairing Event
     - Seasonal Craft Beer TBD
     - Wednesday, October 23rd

- Room 101 with Matt Booth
     - Thursday, November 21st

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

CLE CIGARS "Boutique Series" Event

CLE Cigars
Wednesday, September 4th 5-9PM


ABOUT THE BRAND


Meet CLE Rep. Wilson
Vasquez and try cigars from one of the fastest growing Boutique manufacturers in the industry today. Former Camacho principal Christian Eiroa has started a new company "CLE CIGARS" and we'll be featuring the Wynwood, Asylum, & the CLE Corojo at this event.

Asylum, CLE, Wynwood & EIROA

THERE WILL BE BEER

Full lounge service is just around the corner but in the meantime we've got a great little selection of craft beers for you to choose from during the event.  Featuring 3 brews from North Carolina and two out-of-towners.
  • Mother Earth - Dark Cloud (NC)
  • Dogfish Head - 60min. IPA (DE)
  • Duck Rabbit - Milk Stout (NC)
  • Great Divide - Nomad Pilsner (CO)
  • Highland - Gaelic Ale (NC)

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Drew Estate Event - Thursday, August 15th 5-9PM.

Drew Estate 
Featuring a Pairing by Mother Earth Brewing - Kinston, NC

     Zev Kaminetsky has been our Drew Estate Sales Representative for about 5 years, but he's climbing his way up the Drew Estate corporate ladder.  Starting this month North Carolina will have a new sales rep and his name is Ray Warren.  Come out to our Drew Estate event Thursday, August 15th to say goodbye to Zev (because we won't see him as much) and say hello to DE FNG Ray.  Thursday, August 15th 5-9PM.

There will be deals. UZI, Undercrown, ACID & More.
  • Buy 4 Drew Estate Products -- Get 1 Free
  • Buy 10 Drew Estate Products -- Get 3 Free
  • Buy a Box (24ct) of Drew Estate Products -- Get 6 Free, A Hat, A Cutter & an Anstead's Coozie.
About the Brew

Dark Cloud

     Dark Cloud is being selected because of its similaritiy to two of our most popular Drew Estate lines: My UZI Weighs a Ton and Undercrown.  Since their introduction to the Drew Estate porfolio these two cigars have seen an enormous growth in popularity because of their complexity and medium to full flavor profiles.  But like Dark Cloud, they come with similar advice "don't let the color fool you, it is by no means heavy, overbearing or bitter."  We're excited to host the DE Brand and one of North Carolina's very own craft breweries into the shop Thursday, August 15th.

Steeped in a long history dating back hundreds of years, this "old-fashioned" beer is again in vogue. Lager is the German word meaning "to store," so this beer ages three times longer than ales do. "Dunkel" means dark in German, but don't let the color fool you, it is by no means heavy, overbearing or bitter. In fact, it proves to be a very drinkable session beer
Beer Style: Munich Dunkel

The Brew Master Says: "I like to describe our Munich Dunkel as a mild lager that just happens to be dark. It drinks incredibly smooth with a malty finish."


FAQ

- Will there be other drinks available? No, we're only featuring this one pairing for the night.

- Does this mean the Cigar Bar is now open?  No, we've got our ABC permit which is why we're featuring a beer at this event but the full blown bar isn't open yet.

- When will it be open?  We're shooting for mid-September.  Stay tuned for updates.

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Anstead's Tobacco Build A Box Deal

If you're one of those folks who likes to save money but doesn't like to smoke the same cigar over and over check out our "Build A Box" deal.


Friday, August 9, 2013

The BOLD New Camacho Now Available at Anstead's

CAMACHO
BOLD IS BACK

Summary:  Re-Blended, Re-Packaged, and Price Reduced.

Camacho, the world’s leading brand of bold cigars, today revealed one of the most brazen moves in their nearly fifty-year history. The brand is taking an aggressive stance on the future and aims to reset the bar for bold and full flavored cigars. Nearly all elements of Camacho have been intensified; starting with a bolder brand identity, a fierce assortment of revamped blends, stunning packaging, and an array of killer consumer experiences that sum up this effort in one simple statement – Camacho is back and bolder than ever.

The new branding, which features an aggressively-poised scorpion, is a fusion of both the old school heritage and modern day vibe of the brand. The Scorpion mark, a nod to Camacho’s aggressive and entrepreneurial spirit, personifies a number of core characteristics of the brand: power, fearlessness, passion and competition. “The core values and DNA of who we are have not been altered, the volume has been cranked and the focus has been intensified. Our new image is a strong representation both of what we were and who we have become. It’s a badge of honor to be worn by the powerful, elemental person who seeks to live his life the way we do – all-out and full throttle,” said Dylan Austin, head of marketing for Camacho.

Four out of the six blends have been upgraded and taken to heights that most cigars have never dared climb. “We did an immense amount of work on the blends. It wasn’t about reinventing what people had come to love; it’s been about getting back to what they had come to love and making additional upgrades along the way. Impact is the most important component of our cigar-making philosophy, along with consistency. We kept what was great, like our Authentic Corojo, and made it better. For our famed Corojo, a top-grade fifth priming wrapper is now standard – it’s back to knock your socks off level”, said Austin.

One of the most impactful components to the reintroduction is Camacho’s new team of co-conspirators and curators of bold lifestyle. Hall of Fame NFL football player and coach, Mike Ditka, Room101 brand owner, Matt Booth and screenwriter, Rob Weiss, have joined Camacho to serve on what the brand calls, the Board of the Bold. “Coach, Booth and Weiss are guys that live the Camacho way of life, they do it pedal to the floor everyday and pull no punches. Each of them anchors what we stand for down to the core, all of them have accomplished great things in life because of their boldness,” says Austin.
 
ABOUT Camacho:

Camacho is the world’s leading brand of bold cigars, representing the concept of unleashing unmistakable and intense experiences. Infamous since 1962, the brand has become a sanctuary for the powerful, elemental being who seeks to fill their lives with unapologetic good times. A combination of rich heritage, product excellence and a never surrender attitude has enabled Camacho to grow into an aggressive brand globally recognized as the standard of full-frontal flavor and full-frontal lifestyle.

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Drew Estate Next Thursday Aug. 15


Drew Estate 
Featuring a Paring by Mother Earth Brewing - Kinston, NC

     Zev Kaminetsky has been our Drew Estate Sales Representative for about 5 years, but he's climbing his way up the Drew Estate corporate ladder.  Starting this month North Carolina will have a new sales rep and his name is Ray Warren.  Come out to our Drew Estate event next Thursday, August 15th to say goodbye to Zev (because we won't see him as much) and say hello to DE FNG Ray.  Thursday, August 15th 5-9PM.

There will be deals. UZI, Undercrown, ACID & More.
  • Buy 4 Drew Estate Products -- Get 1 Free
  • Buy 10 Drew Estate Products -- Get 3 Free
  • Buy a Box (24ct) of Drew Estate Products -- Get 6 Free, A Hat, A Cutter & an Anstead's Coozie.
About the Brew

Dark Cloud


Dark Cloud is being selected because of its similaritiy to two of our most popular Drew Estate lines: My UZI Weighs a Ton and Undercrown.  Since their introduction to the Drew Estate porfolio these two cigars have seen an enormous growth in popularity because of their complexity and medium to full flavor profiles.  But like Dark Cloud, they come with similar advice "don't let the color fool you, it is by no means heavy, overbearing or bitter."  We're excited to host the DE Brand and one of North Carolina's very own craft breweries into the shop next Thursday, August 15th.

Steeped in a long history dating back hundreds of years, this "old-fashioned" beer is again in vogue. Lager is the German word meaning "to store," so this beer ages three times longer than ales do. "Dunkel" means dark in German, but don't let the color fool you, it is by no means heavy, overbearing or bitter. In fact, it proves to be a very drinkable session beer


Beer Style: Munich Dunkel

The Brew Master Says: "I like to describe our Munich Dunkel as a mild lager that just happens to be dark. It drinks incredibly smooth with a malty finish."






FAQ

- Will there be other drinks available? No, we're only featuring this one pairing for the night.
- Does this mean the Cigar Bar is now open?  No, we've got our ABC permit which is why we're featuring a beer at this event but the full blown bar isn't open yet.
- When will it be open?  We're shooting for mid-September.  Stay tuned for updates.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Three Things We're Excited about This August.

There is a lot going on at Anstead's during the month of August.  Here are three things we're excited to tell you about.

Drew Estate Event

Zev Kaminetsky has been our Drew Estate sales representative for about 5 years now but he's climbing his way up the Drew Estate corporate ladder.  Starting this month North Carolina will have a new sales rep and his name is Ray Warren.  Come out to our Drew Estate event in a couple of weeks and meet both gentlemen.  Say goodbye to Zev (because we won't see him as much) and say hello to DE FNG Ray.  Thursday, August 15th 5-9PM.
There will be deals.

 Buy 4 Drew Estate Products -- Get 1 Free
 Buy 10 Drew Estate Products -- Get 3 Free
 Buy a Box (24ct) of Drew Estate Products -- Get 6 Free, A Hat, A Cutter, & an Anstead's Coozie.

 Liga Privada will count towards deals...but you won't get any for free.

When: Thursday, August 15th 5-9PM
Where: Anstead's Tobacco Company

Macanudo Golf Giveaway


During the month of August at Anstead's we're running an awsome Macanudo promotion.  If you're a golfer you've gotta stop by.

-  Buy any 4 Macanudo Cigars -- Get a Sleeve of Macanudo Golf Balls Free
-  Buy any Box of Macanudo Cigars (12ct or more) -- Enter to win a beatuiful Macanudo Callaway Golf Bag.

Macanudo Vintage '97 as low as $92 a Box.

Golf Bag drawing will be held at the end of August.


Coozie Challenge



Have you heard? Lately our coozies have been spotted all over the place, so we want to see where else they might end up. Stop by the shop for a free coozie and then show us where it goes. Real or Fake places - Don't forget to share and tag.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

More about the Montecristo EPIC and ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta

Duel Event
Thursday, July 25
5-9PM

Montecristo EPIC - BUY 2, GET 1

SO SPECIAL, SO UNIQUE, SO SELECT...IT'S EPIC.  MONTECRISTO EPIC.

The most skilled cigar makers, Grupo de Maestros, have come together to create a unique smoking experience, a true handmade luxury - a masterpiece of complexity and full-bodied smoking pleasure made of the finest aged tobaccos.  -Vintage 2007.

Wrapper: Select Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Special Selection of Vintage Nicaraguan & Dominican Tobaccos

The delicate seed used to grow our unique Montecristo Epic wrapper tobaccos originated in Cuba and is known as Santi Espiritu.  Montecristo Epic's are grown in Guayaquil, Ecuador near the Cordillera Occidental mountain range.  Here, under the cooler, cloud covered mountain area the special Santi Espiritu seed thrives in the rocky, nitrogen rich lavic soil creating lush leaves with dark pleasing colors, exceptional burn properties and heady, spicy flavors.

Nicaragua is blessed with various micro-climates and soil types offering unique smoking characteristics.  The brown, sandy soil of Jalapa produces tobaccos known for their aromatic, sweet smoking profiles making for a luscious binder tobacco with consistent burn.  In Esteli the soil is black, rich and volcanic.  The tobacco produced here is heavier in texture resulting in a full bodied, spicy smoke and when blended with the flavorful Dominican Piloto Ligero grown in La Canela, makes for a full bodied, wonderfully round and aromatic smoke.

So special, so unique, so select.  It's Epic.  Montecristo Epic.


ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta - BUY 3, GET 1

THE PASSION BURNS WITHIN

The passion cigar lovers have for Romeo y Julieta has endured since 1875.

Trusted, well-known name
We are proud to present this beautiful love story's latest act - ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta, an exquisite cigar unlike any Romeo y Julieta to come before.  For generations, Romeo y Julieta has been the premium cigar world's best-known and most highly trusted brand; revered for its consistently excellent, mild smokes.

New, modern, full bodied
ROMEO now brings new excitement to today's aficionados with this line of modern, fuller-bodied cigars.  A manly cigar, bold and robust, ROMEO is an awesome smoke, rich in complex flavor sensations.  It is quite likely, the finest Romeo y Julieta Ever.

Wrapper: Select dark Ecuadorian Habano seed
Binder: Dominican Olor
Filler: Unique blend of specially selected Dominican Piloto and Olor tobaccos

Finest and rarest tobaccos
The rarest and finest tobaccos are carefully selected, delicately aged and meticulously crafted by expert hands - hands full of wisdom and tenderness - culminating in a singular and unforgettable smoking experience.

Special Team of Rollers
A special team of only the most accomplished artisans at the famed Tabacalera de Garcia Factory, those with decades of experience, were carefully chosen to create this uncommon new cigar.

ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta, a spectacular smoke destined to set a new trend in luxury cigars.

Monday, July 22, 2013

Montecristo EPIC & ROMEO Event this Thursday

Montecristo EPIC & ROMEO Event

This Thursday, July 25th  5-9PM

     Our July event will feature the BOLD Montecristo EPIC and ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta.  Meet Factory Rep. David Palm this Thursday, July 25th 5-9PM.  If you haven't experienced these bold takes on classic cigars you're missing out on two fantastic smokes blended for the modern cigar smoker. 

This event will also feature some of the lowest buy-ins of any event all year.
BUY 2, GET 1 FREE on Montecristo EPIC and
BUY 3, GET 1 FREE on ROMEO.



A Little Farther Out

  • Drew Estate Event with Zev
    • Thursday, August 15th 5-9PM
    • One of our most popular sales reps. coupled with our most popular line of cigars will make for a fantastic event when we have the entire Drew Estate and Joya de Nicaragua portfolio on special (except Liga Privada of course).

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Introducing "ROGUE" by Gurkha Cigars - K. Hansotia & Co.

ROGUE


by Gurkha Cigars - K. Hansotia & Co.

     Gurkha Cigars and Anstead's Tobacco Co. are proud to announce the newest addition to our humidor - The "ROGUE" -  The mischievous Rogue is the third cigar released under the East India Trading Company and also the name of the top secret, "pre-release" cigar that the company featured at our Gurkha event with Kaizad Hansotia in March earlier this year.

     Using a carefully selected blend of tobaccos, Rogue is a bold, box-pressed cigar with a pronounced complexity and richness on the finish, beautifully constructed with an unfinished foot.  The blend features a golden Ecuadorian, Habano wrapper, combining a rare Ecuadorian binder with a specially chosen blend of 3-year aged ligeros from Nicaragua, Honduras and the Dominican Republic.  This full-flavored cigar has complex tasting notes of spice; rich tobacco and roasted chestnuts that make this blend the optimum cigar for indulgence.

     Wrapped in ornate ribbons, Rogue will be available in 20ct wooden boxes and will offer a full range of vitolas:  5.5x46 Rascal, 5x52 Tyrant, 6x54 Ruthless, 6x60 Bamboozle, and 6x66 Armageddon.  MSRP: $6.75-$13.50


Monday, July 1, 2013

FOURTH OF JULY HOURS & UPDATED EVENTS CALENDAR

Fourth of July Hours



In observance of the holiday Anstead's Tobacco Co. will be closing early on the Fourth of July.

10AM - 4PM

We will return to regular hours starting Friday, July 5th
Updated Events Calendar


  •  Montecristo EPIC and ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta
    • Thursday, July 25th 5-9PM
    • We will be featuring the EPIC by Montecristo and ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta at this event.  If you haven't experienced these bold takes on classic cigars you're missing out on two fantastic smokes blended for the modern cigar smoker.  This event will also feature some of the lowest buy-ins of any event all year. 
    • BUY 2, GET 1 FREE on Montecristo EPIC and BUY 3, GET 1 FREE on ROMEO.

  • Drew Estate Event with Zev
    • Thursday, August 15th 5-9PM
    • One of our most popular sales reps. coupled with our most popular line of cigars will make for a fantastic event when we have the entire Drew Estate and Joya de Nicaragua portfolio on special (except Liga Privada of course).

Monday, June 24, 2013

July Event Added to the Calendar

Featuring Montecristo EPIC & ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta. 


These bold takes on classic cigars are suited for the modern cigar smoker. 

Come see us Thursday, July 25th 5-9PM 
for 
- Buy 2, Get 1 on EPIC and Buy 3, Get 1 on ROMEO -




Sunday, June 16, 2013

Anstead's Tobacco Crop Report catches eye of The Fayetteville Observer

Outside the flower box

     And now a lesson in creative landscaping. Before you go with more of the same old blooms outside your business, why not think if there's something more fitting and buzz-worthy?

     Take, for example, Anstead's Tobacco on McPherson Church Road. Sure, the folks who run that business could have gone with your basic lilies alongside their building, which was once was a barn. But they opted instead for Carolina Burley. The plants are would-be cigarette tobacco from a farm in Dunn, said Ben Anstead in an email.

     The plants seemed to love last week's rain and are now about knee-high after five weeks in the ground. But don't count on smoking the leaves once it's time for them to be picked. "We want to bundle them and use them for decoration - hang them in various parts around the barn," Anstead said.

The Fayetteville Observer
Jobs & Money - Section E
Sunday - June 16, 2013
by Matt Leclercq and Rebecca Logan